Section 2 of the Scottish National Trail. Harestanes to Melrose (16 miles).
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THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL TRAIL
Blogging is a natural loch for me to jump in as it's a place I can share and explore my love of photography and storytelling. However, I'm acutely aware that my passion project has needed a bit more focus, a bit more of a challenge - an opportunity to take my readers on a more…
10 Gorgeous Scottish Road Trips You Can Do From The Comfort Of Your Own Armchair
“The most interesting moment of a person’s life is what happens to them when all of their certainties go away. Then who do you become? And then what do you look for?... that’s the moment that the universe is offering up an invitation saying, 'Come and find me ..." - Elizabeth Gilbert. I’m not only…
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Auntie June’s Scottish Tablet
If an authentic taste of Scotland is one you're after, then look no further than tablet. It's the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon cup of tea or coffee with a good book. My Auntie June's tablet is legend in our family and I swear it's the best version you'll ever taste. We're talking melt-in-the-mouth, crumbly…
An Adventure In Time Travel – Culross, Fife
Wandering the pretty, cobbled streets of Culross (pronounced Coo-riss) is a beguiling experience. As you explore the picturesque wynds with their chocolate box pretty houses, you'd be forgiven for thinking that you were on a film set. And well ... you'd be right! For this gorgeous, 16th century heritage site has taken on a starring…
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The Hidden Glen – Glen Lyon, Perth and Kinross
Glen Lyon is located right in the very heart of Scotland, but is often overlooked by visitors to these shores in favour of the more famous Great Glen and Glen Coe. You need to know about this place though as it's an area of awe-inspiring beauty, romance and grandeur. A drive along its 32 mile…
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Magical Sands – Oldshoremore Beach, Sutherland
For my next blog entry I would like to wheech you all the way up to my favourite part of Scotland, Sutherland and to my favourite beach, Oldshoremore (Am Meallach: the little hill, in Gaelic). As well as being absolutely stunning, there's just something deeply spiritual about this place. The panorama you take in from…
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A Border Crossing
The other day I went for a drive down to the Berwickshire coast and walked the path near Burnmouth down to the border with England. I find our erratic border with our neighbours endlessly fascinating. If you look at any map of the two countries, it's a crazy Etch A Sketch of a frontier that…
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